Closing Arguments Learning Target Develop forceful closing arguments

Closing Arguments Learning Target: Develop forceful closing arguments

Closing Arguments: Each character will end the debate with a 30 second to 1 minute closing argument (½ page written) The goal: 1 -Review position and main reasons 2 -“Show” your character 3 -Leave audience with lasting impression by tying back to opening

Step 1: restate argument (2 -3 sentences) Forcefully review your argument by restating your position and reasons. Try and not be so repetitive: restate in a new and concise way. EXAMPLE: “It is simple. Our kingdom thrives when we open our borders because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reasons 3].

Step 2: connect character to topic (1 -2 sentences) Final opportunity to remind audience why your character cares about the topic. EXAMPLE: “Our court is corrupt; our kingdom is in disarray after the work of Claudius. As the once and forgotten Prince, we need immigrants to rebuild our great country. ”

Step 3: tie back to opening (1 -3 sentences) Ask yourself this question: “What was my ‘hook’ in the opening argument? ” “Echo” back to that hook. SEE EXAMPLES ON NEXT SLIDE

Tie-back examples HOOKS TIE-BACKS (QUOTE)- “Think of the “Remember what the Lady Liberty says: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses. ” Don’t forget her words and do vote in favor of my position. shining symbol of American ideals: the Statue of Liberty. On this famous statue it says ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath. ’ As Horatio, this quote sums up my position…”

Tie-back examples HOOKS TIE-BACKS (STAT)- “ 4. 8 million. That is the number of Syrian Refugees. 2, 290. That is the number of refugees that have been admitted into the U. S. according to the State Dept. As Ophelia, I find this…” “ 4. 8 million. Don’t forget this number because it isn’t just a number: it’s a mother, father, sister, or brother. We can do more. We need to do more.

Tie-back examples HOOKS (Question): “What is a defining feature of America? What separates us from other countries around the world? It’s our compassion. It is our willingness to accept people of all faiths, religions, and ethnicities. As a world traveler, I Laertes, believe that…” TIE-BACKS “So what separates us? What makes America great? Compassion. Don’t forget this. Don’t forget how our country was made. And do something about it. ”

Tie-back examples HOOKS (Anecdote): “Follow the journey of this young refugee. He escaped war, made it across continents, and crossed borders; all because his country was a shell of its former self and he wanted a fresh start for his family. ” TIE-BACKS “The young refugee I mentioned at the beginning had a name: Omar. There are many more refugees like him. Let me leave you with his words about finding out his girlfriend died back in Syria from a bombing: ‘What can you do? This is what war is like. ’ We can do more. ” http: //www. huffingtonpost. com/entry/greec e-refugeechildren_us_565 f 10 f 9 e 4 b 072 e 9 d 1 c 43545

All Together now. . . STeps 1 -3 “It is simple. Our kingdom thrives when we open our borders because [reason 1], [reason 2], and [reasons 3]. Our court is corrupt; our kingdom is in disarray after the work of Claudius. As the once and forgotten Prince, we need immigrants to rebuild our great country. The young refugee I mentioned at the beginning had a name: Omar. There are many more refugees like him. Let me leave you with his words about finding out his girlfriend died back in Syria from a bombing: ‘What can you do? This is what war is like. ’ We can do more. ”